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Allspice Berries
- Pimenta dioica
A
tradtional ingredient in many winter
cakes and cookes, marinades and pickles
and a popular ingredient in Jamaican
cooking. Allspice makes a lovely spicy
addition to incense blends.
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25g
£1.50
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50g
£2.85
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100g
£5.20
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Blackcurrant Leaf - Ribes
nigrum L
Blackcurrant
leaves arehave long been a popular folk
remedy for sore throats, spasmodic coughs,
urinary problems and arthritis and is
a diuretic. Makes a pleasant and cleansing
addition to herbal infusions / teas.
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Cassia
[Cinnamon] Quills - Cinnamomum
cassia
A
powerful antiseptic, valuable for warding
off colds and 'flu and stimulating the
circulation.
A delicious addition to stewed fruit
and crumbles, or hot milky drinks. Makes
a great spicy addition to loose incense
blends. This is for Quills not powder
- the quills can be ground to for the
powder, or used crushed or whole in
drinks, spiced mulled wine, cooking
etc...
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Catnip
- Nepeta cataria
It's
a well known fact that Cats love catnip
- scatter a little catnip on their favourite
cushion and give them something to purr
about.
For
humans, Catnip can be drunk as a soothing
cuppa to help remedy insomnia and is
reuptedly good for warding of chills
and colds.
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25g
£1.50
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50g
£2.85
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100g
£5.00
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Chamomile
[Flowers] Matricaria recutita
Makes
a soothing, calming herbal tea - useful
for insomnia, hayfever relief [unless
you are allergic to Ragwort], and headaches.
A strong infusioncan be used as a rinse
or added to bath water to soothe inflamed,
irritated skin.
Facial Steam : add a handful of chamomile
flowers to a pint of boiling water in
a large bowl - leaning over the bowl
drape a towel over your head to keep
in the steam and steam for 10 mins or
so. Also good for relieving sinusitis
pain.
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25g
£1.20
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50g
£2.20
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100g
£4.30
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Chickweed - Stellaria media
Chickweed
is possibly best known for remedying
itchy skin conditions and skin allergies.
Ideal for adding to a bath to help soothe
itchy skin, or as an ingredient in skincare
creams and ointments.
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25g
£1.20
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50g
£2.20
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100g
£4.30
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Cloves
[Bud] Syzygium aromaticum
Cloves
have powerful antiseptic qualities and
a local anaesthetic effect. An infusion
of crushed cloves makes a soothing mouthwash.
Add
a bruised clove to winter drinks, or
to a hot lemon and honey drink with
a pinch of cinnamon, to ward off chills,
coughs, colds and ‘flu.
Clove
tea may help hay fever sufferers, especially
if sweetened with local honey.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Coltsfoot
[Leaf] Tussilago farfara
A
popular folk remedy for coughs. Coltsfoot
has been used for thousands of years
as a smoke remedy for spasmodic coughs,
asthma, catarrh, bronchitis and other
lung problems.
Not
recommended for use during pregnancy
or while breast-feeding
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25g
£1.50
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50g
£2.85
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100g
£5.00
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Comfrey
[Leaf] Symphytum officinale
Comfrey
infused oil or ointment is a great remedy
for skin conditions, bruises and strains.
Do not use comfrey on dirty wounds
as rapid healing can trap dirt or pus.
Do not take during pregnancy or while
breast-feeding. Be careful when handling
the dried herb - prickly!
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25g
£1.25
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50g
£2.20
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100g
£4.10
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Dandelion
[Leaf] Taraxacum officinale
A
cleansing, detoxifying herb and an excellent
tonic for the liver. Also useful for
remedying bladder infections. An infusion
of Dandelion leaves can help with mild
fluid retention, somach upsets and digestive
problems. a stronger infusion can be
added to bath water, or used as a skin
rinse, to remedy eczema.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Echinacea
- Echinacea angustifolia - chopped
Popularly
used in the treatment of coughs and
upper resipratory infections. The Plains
Indians apparently used Echinace angustifolia
for its general medicinal qualities.
Echinacea
is not recommended for persons with
progressive systematic and auto-immune
disorders, connective tissue disorders
or related diseases.
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25g
£1.50
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50g
£2.85
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100g
£4.95
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Echinacea
- Echinacea purpurea - powdered
Popularly
used in the treatment of coughs and
upper resipratory infections.
Echinacea
is not recommended for persons with
progressive systematic and auto-immune
disorders, connective tissue disorders
or related diseases.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Fennel
Seeds Foeniculum vulgare
An
excellent remedy for wind and indigestion,
also very effective at warding off hunger
pangs.
Try Fennel seed tea sweetened with honey
as a breakfast tea - eat the seeds afterwards
for their nutritional value.Fennel Tea
is a folk remedy for relieving the aches
and pains of flu.
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Ginger
[Ground] Zingiber officinalis
Ginger
has been used to remedy a number ailments,
from motion sickness and nausea, indigestion,
coughs, colds and flu and arthritis.
An excellent addition to many drinks
and culinary dishes.
Makes a great spicy addition to loose
incense blends.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.75
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100g
£3.30
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Henna
[Powdered Leaf] - Lawsonia inermis
Traditionally
used in the treatment of burns and as
a natural dye for hair, skin and fabrics.
Great
for colouring hair without chemicals!
(the resulting colour depends on your
hair, but Henna can offer a fiery pallete
to colour your locks - from subtle hints
of copper to a head of fire). Henna
is also a fabulous conditioner. Please
feel free to contact
me if you'd like more information
on using Henna to colour and condition
your hair... or for use as a natural
body paint / decoration.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.75
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100g
£3.30
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Hops
[Strobiles] Humulus lupulus
To
make a Hops Sleep pillow tie the hops
up in a piece of cotton, or get creative
and make a small cushion / pillow, and
pop it under your pillow or hang on
the bedstead.
A strong infusion of hops, strained
and added to bath water makes a relaxing
evening bath to aid a restful sleep.
Not
recommended for internal use if feeling
low or depressed
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25g
£2.10
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50g
£3.95
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100g
£7.50
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Lavender
Lavandula Angustifolia
- out of stock
Sourced
from the lavender fields of Provence
La Gabelle, this super fragrant lavender
was grown on the slopes of mount verntoux
4000ft above sea level (making it hte
perfect environment for growing quality
lavender with an exceptionally fine
aroma). The lavender is grown from seed
and is of single origin and bears the
AOC marque Appelliation D Origine Controlle.
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25g
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of stock
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out
of stock
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100g
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Lavender
Lavandula Angustifolia
This
batch is a pretty pale blue variety
with a lovely soft (but strong) fragrance.
The
classic lavender sachets have long hung
on bedsteads or slipped under pillows
to help promote a peaceufl sleep; or
hung in wardrobes and drawers to add
their timeless fragrance to the clothes
whilst helping keep moths at bay.
Lavendula
Angustifolia is much favoured for use
in the making of therapeutic creams,
waters, hot drinks, oils and soaps,
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25g
£1.50
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50g
£2.80
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£4.70
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Lemongrass
Cymbopogon Citratus
Rich
in vitamin C and anti-oxidants, Lemongrass
makes an ideal additiona to herbal teas
to reduce the occurence, and remedy
the symptoms of, colds and flue. The
tea may also help settle a nervous or
upset stomach. Also makes a tasty addition
to a number of culinary dishes.
Lemongrass
makes an ideal addition to loose incense
mixes, and is often burnt on it's own
as a cleansing, clearing smudging herb.
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25g
£1.00
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100g
£3.40
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Lemon
Balm - Melissa officinalis
Makes
a relaxing, calming, and refreshing
cup of tea - particularly useful for
stomach upsets caused by emotional worries.
Lemon Balm is also reputedly good for
relieving menopausal hot flushes.
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25g
£1.20
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50g
£2.20
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100g
£4.10
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Lime
Flower - Tilla spp - Whole
Flower
Popular
folk remedy for coughs and colds, infections,
headaches, and insomnia.
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Liquorice Root Sticks Glycyrrhiza
glabra
A
delicious alternative to the usual candy
sticks and sweets, Liquorice Root Sticks
are an excellent natural treat for keeping
the nibbles at bay, or to help you quit
smoking.
Licorice has long been used in remedies
for coughs and chest complaints and
makes an ideal (and sweetening) addition
to herbal infusions and teas.
Sticks vary in width/weight but as a
rough guide a 25g pack will contain
3 to 4 medium sticks.
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100g
£4.20
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Marigold
[Petals] Calendula Officinalis
Marigold
infused oil can be used to soothe inflamed
dry skin. The ointment is often used
to remedy minor burns, and marigold
cream is used on cuts and grazes.
A strong infusion of marigold petals,
can be added to bath water or used as
a skin rinse for inflamed skin rashes,
nettle rash, and eczma.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.80
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100g
£3.20
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Marjoram
Origanum marjorana
Make
a strong infusion of marjoram, strain
and add to bath water for a relaxing,
and uplifting bath. To make a sleep
pillow tie a blend of marjoram and lavender
up in a piece of cotton, or get creative
and make a small cushion / pillow, and
pop it under your pillow or hang on
the bedstead.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris OUT OF STOCK
Known
as the 'mother of herbs' Mugwort
can also be considered a mother to your
body - taken in
moderation mugwort stimulates and increases
appetite, and the absorbtion of nutrients.
Mugwort is also a digestive and tonic
herb with excellent antiseptic properties,
and is effective at elliminating worms.
A strong infusion can be added to a
bath to soothe tired legs. Mugwort has
a history of use as a dreaming/journeying
herb and makes an excellent herb for
use in loose incense or as a smudging
herb.
Mugwort
is an emmenagogue and has a tradition
of use as a labour inducer. Not for
use during pregnancy.
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Neem
[Rough Chopped Leaf] - Azadirachta indica
Neem
has many medicinal properties (anti-inflammatory,
antifungal, antifviral, antibacterial,
antioxidant being but a few) and has
been used in India for thousands of
years.
Neem has been used to remedy various
skin disorders and infections, hair
and scalp problems (including lice and
dandruff), and is an effective detox
herb and immune system booster.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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£3.40
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Nettle
[Stinging] Urtica dioica
Nettle
infusion makes a superb detoxifying,
cleansing tonic drink for the whole
body, and is particularly beneficial
to the liver and kidneys.
Nettles are anti-allergenic and the
anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties
make it an ideal regular cuppa for sufferers
of arthritis, or use an infusion of
nettles to add to baths or use as a
skin rinse.
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25g
£1.20
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50g
£2.20
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100g
£4.00
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Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Makes
a very refreshing cup of tea - particularly
calming as an after-dinner drink or
to soothe indigestion and stomach upsets.
A strong infusion can be added to footbath
water to refresh and deodorise feet.
Store away from Homeopathic medicines
as peppermint can andidote them. Not
for children under 5.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Peppercorns
[Black - Whole] Piper nigrum
Pepper
is an antibacterial, and has a stimulant,
antiseptic effect on the digestive tract
and circulatory system.
Black peppercorns can be mixed with
sea salt and used to sprinkle about
the home / ritual space to dispel negative
vibrations.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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£3.40
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Raspberry
Leaf Rubus idaeus
Makes
a soothing, refreshing herbal cuppa.
Raspberry Leaf is commonly recommended
during the last 8 weeks of pregnancy
to strengthen the uterus muscles and
encourage easy labour. For this reason
it should not be drunk during the earlier
stages of pregnancy [and even then please
consult your midwife first].
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.85
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100g
£3.40
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Red
Clover Trifolium pratense
Makes
a mild and sweet-like-honey flavour
tea which is high in calcium, and has
a demulcent quality making it useful
for acid indigestion relief.
A stronger infusion can be made to remdedy
bronchial and whooping cough.
Reputedly soothing for asthma and respiratory
problems.
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25g
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Rooibos
[finely chopped leaf] Apalanthus
linearis
A
delicious red tea which is a perfect
cuppa at anytime of the day/night. Naturally
rich in antioxidants and caffiene free,
rooibos is also low in tannin and has
anri-spasmodic properties (good for
relieving stomach cramps and IBS).
Used to remedy allergies such as hay
fever, eczema and asthma.
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25g
£1.00
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50g
£1.70
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100g
£3.20
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Make
a strong infusion, strain and add to
bath water for a morning wake-up, or
to soothe sore muscles and stiffness
- or use as a rinse for dark hair.
Traditionally
a herb of remembrance, cleansing and
protection - an ideal incense herb for
cleansing and protecting.
Not
recommended for epileptics or for use
during pregnancy.
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25g
£1.10
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50g
£2.00
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100g
£3.50
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Sage
Salvia officinalis OUT OF STOCK
Infuse
1 teaspoon of sage to make a cup of
sage tea - rather an aquired taste,
but reputedly good for keeping colds
at bay. Drink in moderation.
An infusion can be gargled to soothe
a sore throat, or used as a hair rinse
for grey hair.
Burn Sage over charcoal blocks to cleanse
a space of negative energy.
Sage
is not recommended for epileptics, or
for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
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Stinging
Nettle Urtica dioica
Nettle
Tea makes a superb detoxifying, cleansing
tonic for the whole body, and is particularly
beneficial to the liver and kidneys.
Nettles are anti-allergenic and the
anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties
make it an ideal regular cuppa for sufferers
of arthritis.
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25g
£1.20
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50g
£2.20
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100g
£4.00
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Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
tea boosts your body's defense system,
soothes coughs and sore throats, and
helps combat that low, run-down feeling.
Try blending with Rosemary or Balm,
and sweeten with honey to taste.
Make a strong infusion of thyme, strain
and add to bath water to help nip a
cold in the bud, relieve respiratory
problems, soothe stiffness and generally
pick-you-up. Can also be used in herbal
footbaths for treating fungal infections.
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25g
£1.20
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50g
£2.00
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100g
£3.80
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Valerian
Root Valeriana officinalis OUT OF STOCK
Valerian
Root produces a rather a pungent tasting
herbal cuppa traditionally drunk to
remedy insomnia [you may wish to blend
it with more aromatic herbs such as
passion flower, lemon balm and the likes].
A decoction of valerian root may help
with chronic anxiety, nervous exhaustion
and insomnia.
Another feline favourite - fill a cotton
pouch with valerian root and let them
chill-out. Give in moderation.
Can cause drowiness. Do not take valerian
if already taking sleep-inducing drugs.
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25g
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